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Following news stories about the pending demolition of the building housing its New York flagship store, Rizzoli would like to clarify the situation.

The Rizzoli Bookstore is, and will remain, open for business at its current location for the time being, though the company is actively seeking new space.

For almost fifty years—twenty-nine in its current 57th Street location—Rizzoli Bookstore has been widely considered one of the foremost independent booksellers in America specializing in illustrated books on architecture, interior design, fashion, photography, cookery, and the fine and applied arts, as well as literature, and foreign language books. Rizzoli Bookstore has been, and will continue to be a literary landmark in New York City, and a celebrated destination for important authors and booklovers from all over the world.

Rizzoli has been touched by the outpouring of public appreciation for the 57th Street bookstore as an important part of New York City’s cultural life, and looks forward to remaining a vital part of the city’s fabric for many decades to come.

Following news stories about the pending demolition of the

building housing its New York flagship store, Rizzoli would like to clarify the situation.

The Rizzoli Bookstore is, and will remain, open for business at its current location for the time being, though the company is actively seeking new space.

For almost fifty years—twenty-nine in its current 57th Street location—Rizzoli Bookstore has been widely considered one of the foremost independent booksellers

in America specializing in illustrated books on architecture, interior design, fashion, photography, cookery, and the fine and applied arts, as well as literature, and foreign

language books. Rizzoli Bookstore has been, and will continue to be a literary landmark in New York City, and a celebrated destination for important authors and

booklovers from all over the world.

Rizzoli has been touched by the outpouring of public appreciation for the 57th Street bookstore as an important part of New York City’s cultural life, and looks forward to

remaining a vital part of the city’s fabric for many decades to come.

From the New York Times:

Twenty-nine years ago, Rizzoli Bookstore, whose Old World charm, hand-wrought chandeliers and big storefront windows make it a favorite of noted authors, book lovers and tourists, fled Fifth Avenue two steps ahead of the wrecking ball.

Now is the time: If you catch yourself thinking that it’s too late to change your life, you’re wrong. The passing of time is never a valid excuse for not going after the things you want in life. You deserve to do, be, and have all that you want from life and there will never be a better moment than right now to start making it happen.

The holiday season is upon us once again—that time of year when family, food, and fun brings us together in celebration and gift giving. We all strive to find that perfect gift, and no matter who you have on your holiday gift list—be it a fashionista, a pizza enthusiast, a sailor, or a design aficionado—Rizzoli has a number of gift books that are sure to please every interest.

Rizzoli invites you to view our list of gift suggestions below, and if you don’t find what you’re looking for here, be sure to browse our book categories at left for hundred’s of additional ideas.

Thank you and Happy Holidays from Rizzoli!

Stephen Sills: Decoration
This is the first book to focus on the solo residential work of the visionary interior decorator Stephen Sills. Simultaneously classical and modern, Sills’s design work is a dialogue between past and present. In this striking volume, Sills presents sixteen breathtaking homes, gorgeously photographed by the legendary François Halard, in locations as varied as a penthouse on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, a modern Aspen retreat, an estate on the North Shore of Long Island, and his own country house in Bedford, New York.

The Art of the InteriorTimeless Designs by the Master Decorators
This lavishly illustrated volume is a tribute to the designers who have made a lasting contribution to the history of interior design around the world, elevating the interior to an art form. In The Art of the Interior, respected interiors specialists Barbara and René Stoeltie chart the evolution of interior design from the 17th-century to the present day and share their selection of significant designers from the last four hundred years.

Food and drink take center stage during the holidays, beckoning us to gather around the table and reconnect with friends and family. It’s a time to pull out the heirloom china—and the heirloom recipes—when even the least culinary-inclined among us are lured into the kitchen. Here are some of our authors’ favorite recipes to inspire your celebrations.

We are giving away 3 sets of the WAH NAILS Nail Art Book Series, featuring The WAH Nails Book of Nail Art and The WAH Nails Book of Downtown Girls by WAH Nails founder Sharmadean Reid.

Affordable high fashion for your fingertips, these boldly designed nail-art bibles are packed with step-by-step instructions to create the hottest trends for your fingertips. Nail art is the fashion trend of the moment, with stars such as Katy Perry, Rihanna, to Lady Gaga all sporting stylish nails. The WAH Nails salon was the brainchild of Sharmadean Reid, a twentysomething trendsetter from London. In these books she shares her most popular designs, ranging from simple techniques such as newspaper print to the trickier designs like tuxedo nails, leopard print, and more. The beauty of nail art is that it’s a trend that doesn’t break the bank, allowing you to have a touch of super-cool all year round, from your fingers to your toes.

Rizzoli’s new Dior Glamour is a breathtaking collection of work from the famed fashion house Dior during the ’50s and ’60s photographed by legendary photographer Mark Shaw—and many of the never before published prints are available from the online luxury marketplace 1stdibs. Andrew Wilder, curator “Dior Glamour, Photography by Mark Shaw,” joins CBS This Morning: Saturday with more on the incredible photographic find.

Play with the iconic City Bags of Louis Vuitton—Speedy, Alma, Lockit, Noé, Sac Plat, and Neverfull—for a surprising interactive experience.

This application invites you to delve deeper into the book Louis Vuitton City Bags: A Natural History, which identifies for the first time the major families of City Bags: Speedy – Papillon, Alma – Lockit, Noé – Bucket, Sac Plat – Neverfull, and Pochettes – Minaudières. At the heart of Louis Vuitton, these City Bags date back to the turn of the twentieth century and have diversified into a dizzying array of handbags for the modern woman. From the earliest specimens to today’s most sought-after collectibles, these profoundly influential bags are known by millions and continue to be one of the most covetable line of accessories in the world.

For years Rizzoli International has been proud to publish the very best in illustrated books devoted to art & design, fashion, food, travel, and culture, from homegrown American stars as well as standouts from our sister imprints in Europe. With Rizzoli Ex Libris we are thrilled to be able to deepen the reading aspect of the Rizzoli experience in these categories, with narratives from all over the world that do with words what our designed books do so wonderfully with images. Already home to titles from such distinguished literary and cultural figures as Oriana Fallaci, Beppe Severgnini, Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini, and Hermès perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, Rizzoli Ex Libris will expand to publish about ten titles per year, with our first full roster debuting this fall.